Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-22


reouestinp Council to reconsider its action in
regard to making an appropriation toward
defraying the expenses of the parade day,
also that the papers sent 10 the Aldermen
last Friday night be transmitted to the
Common Council.
Mr. Leadbeater said inasmuch IS he was
the only member who voted against the res
ou,ion appropriating the sum asked for, he
would move @ reconsideration of the matter,
which bsng seconded by Mr.. Straus, the mo-
lion prevailed, when the latter offered q
resolution donating one hundred dollars for
the use of tine parade committee, and pre-
ceeded to give his reasons therefore. He
was a taxpayer, and appreciated the SER
vices of the volunteer fire department of our
city who were ever on the alert to risk their
limbs or lives 10 arrest the devouring elc-
ment " Mich if not for their eXertions would
oftsu play sad havoc with property. The
Light InlaatTy was also volunteer rgani-
za.iOu which Was also at the beck Nj OF
the auIhorilies ready TO become or to
evil doors aud such organizations should be
uurtuied aud encouraged when their re
quests we're within the bounds Of reason.
however, the speaker desired people from
abroad to see that there was life in TIE old
town. The participants in The parade
should be afforded every means to make
credtable appearance, and the speaker
hoped the resolution would be adopted.
The resolution was adopted, and after the
introduction and reference OF an amendment
10 the act allowing the Virginia Midland
K r Co. to place turnouts on Union street
the company praying permission to lay
stone blocks sud thick oak planking be-
tween their tracks, and concurring in the
action of the Common Council in regard to
the Hylrauion engine. the Aldermen ad-
journed.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Common Council had a full meeting
at the session held on the call Of the Mayor
last night, fifteen members attending.
A resolution from the Aldermen appro-
priatng 300 in aid OF the committee on the
22ad celebration was adopted, Mr.. Uhler
only voting in the negative.
Mr.. Snowden introduced o resolution re-
duestiug the Hydraulion company, through
the fire wardens, TO send their engine into
the procession on the 22ad of February. He
said that be knew the company was not
prepared to parade, but the engine was al
ways bright and handsome, and he thought
strangers should see both steamers in the
line.
Mr.. Sweeny thought that the matter had
been given by Council in charge Of the war
dens, and it should BIO left to them.
Mr.. Brent said it was no harm to request
the appearance of the engine.
Mr. Goodrich stated that the Hydraulion
fire company had acted on the matter and
were upable to make arrangements to come
out. He did not think that the company
would desire to come out in the shape pro-
posed.
Mr.. Snowden said he knew that the com.
pauy had not uniformed, and were unable
to appear, but the engine was always clean
aud bright and even in the little time re-
naming could be ornamented. After fur
Their debate the vote was taken and result
ed yeas 10; nays 5, and the board adj
ourned.
SHRovE TUESDAY, ASH WEDNESDAY AND
LENT.-To day is known as Shrove Tues
day, or, as it is commonly known, Pancake
Tuesday" 1t was formerly customary IN
England on this day for the people to con.
Tess to their priests, after which they dined
on pancakes or fritters, and the occasion be-
came one of merriment. Wednesday is
the first day of Lent, or. as it is known
among the churchmen, Ash Wednesday.
90 that day in the Catholic Church ashes
are sprinkled on the heads of the penitents.
The Lenten season will be duly observed oy
the Catholic and Episcopal Churches. In
the 6rst named churches the services known
as the Way of the Gross" will be held
throughout the season at ST. Mary's Church
every Friday night.
To morrow. Ash Wednesday, services will
be held as follows:
st. Marys Church at 9 q. NJ, Christ
Church at II a. M, st. Paul's Church at p.
m. and Grace Church at 7:30 p. m.
Lentcn services will be held as follows;
Christ Church-Every Tuesday and
Thursday at 5 p. m.
St Paul's Church-EVery Wednesday and
Friday al ) p. nj.
Grace Church-Every Monday and Sat-
urday at p IN. aud Tuesday and Wedne5-
day nights at 1880 o'clock.
THE SroNEwALL BAND.-The Old Stone
wall Brigade Band, of Staunton, Prof. webb
leader, and composed of twenty-sevea
pieces, arrived here last night and proceed
ed at once to the Alexandria Light Infantry
Armory, where they discoursed excellent
music during the evening They were met
at the depot and escorted down the street
by q large crowd. They wore becoming
uniform of dark blue with green trimmings
aud bear.skin caps. The band is composed
principally of Young men, sons of the mem
bers of the original Stonewall Brigade Band.
Their appearance in line to-day was one Of
the features of the parade.
THE CANAL STOCK MATTEI.-The COM
mittee of the City Council and few others
who were invited to take part in the con-
ference met last night at the Auditor s
Office to consider the petition to be present,
ed to the Senate and House, praying reliel
against the pending suit to recover the value
of canal stock not delivered by the City to
the Government. The petition was agreed
to and arrangements made to meet General
Malone and Hon. John S. Barbour in
Washington Thursday, if the time suits
those gentlemen.
WASHINGTON ARTICLEs.-The current
number of St. Nicholas, New York, contains
an article, "a New Leaf from Washington.